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February 2021
The Price of Success vs. the Cost of Failure
By Steve Carlson , James S.B. Chew and Frank Schirrmeister“Uneasy is the head that wears the crown.” Shakespeare most likely did not appreciate the timeless relevance when he wrote that line for his play Henry IV, -
February 2021
JUST IN: Austin Calls for More NATO Help in Countering China
By Jon HarperThe United States needs its NATO allies to invest more in their military capabilities and help the Pentagon address the growing threat posed by China, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III said Feb. 19. -
February 2021
Viewpoint: Changing Acquisitions with Advanced Manufacturing
By Frank Gagliardi and Matthew SloaneIn 2019, the secretary of the Army released a memorandum with the subject line “Army Advanced Manufacturing Directive of 2019-29: Enabling Readiness and Modernization through Advanced Manufacturing.” -
February 2021
Enthusiasm Growing at Pentagon for OTAs
By Jon HarperThe Pentagon is using special contracting mechanisms to try to promote innovation and bring nontraditional partners into the acquisition fold. -
February 2021
JUST IN: Space Force Looking to Bring Biden Administration Up to Speed (UPDATED)
By Meredith RoatenAmid speculation that the Biden administration may not prioritize the newest branch of the military, the Space Force’s top officer said on a Feb. 3 press call that he has not had a chance to have a conversation with the new president or his newly confirmed defense secretary. -
February 2021
Future Uncertain for Industrial Base as Pandemic Spreads
By Connie LeeWhile the United States continues to deal with challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still too early to know how the health of the defense industry will fare in the long run, according to analysts. -
February 2021
BREAKING: Study Finds U.S. Defense Industrial Base on Negative Trajectory (UPDATED)
For the second year in a row, the defense industrial base is a on a negative trajectory and facing a myriad of issues including industrial security and supply chain problems, according to a new report released Feb. 2. -
February 2021
Defense Industry Could See Another Wave of Mergers, Acquisitions
By Jon HarperThe defense industry could be on the cusp of further consolidation as contractors look to bolster their business portfolios and access to innovation through mergers and acquisitions, analysts say. -
February 2021
We Can Do Better Making Military More Diverse
By James C. Boozer and Chris SaxThroughout U.S. history, the United States military demonstrated reluctance to integrate minorities, arguing their “inferiority” or their presence would negatively impact morale and should prevent them from serving, especially in combat. -
February 2021
Vital Signs: Second Annual Study Reveals ‘C’ Average for Defense Industrial Base
By Wesley Hallman and Nick JonesIn 2018, the Defense Department released “Assessing and Strengthening the Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base and Supply Chain Resiliency of the United States,” a report focused on the production risks to critical defense industrial supply chains.
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